To the Editor: I had the opportunity to attend two performances of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat. I had attended the dress rehearsal and enjoyed it so much that I purchased a ticket for the final performance on Sunday afternoon. The production was beyond amazing. Not only was the young man, John Roussell, […] Read more »
Marion Con Com
Dear Editor: I just want to set the story straight on my lot. The main intent of having a driveway added to my buildable lot on Indian Cove Road is to prepare it for future development and construction of a house. The other issues you so nicely highlighted are important as well. Also, bear in […] Read more »
Transportation Reimbursement
Dear Editor: As an ORR School Committee member this year, I have learned first-hand how passionate our townspeople are about the quality education at our junior and senior high schools. At the recent FY2018 Budget Public Hearing, many people spoke out about the positive impact teachers and programs are having, or have had, on their […] Read more »
Thoughts on the Arts
To the Editor: No doubt you’ve heard this before. New Bedford is a hotbed of the arts. Not long ago, the Massachusetts Cultural Council declared the city the “most creative community” in the state. Previously, The Atlantic Monthly magazine named New Bedford the “Most Artistic City in America.” It abounds with a plethora of artists, […] Read more »
Frustrated? You could be part of the solution.
To the Editor: There is a week left for you to seek public office in Marion and do your part to make the town a truly participatory government. Nomination papers are due in the Town Clerk’s office on Monday, March 20. Openings are still available for Selectman, Town Clerk, Marion and ORR School Committees, Assessor, […] Read more »
Marion Town House
Dear Editor: We are writing to express our belief that keeping the historic Town Hall as the center of community activities is the optimum choice for preserving our way of life in beautiful Marion. First of all, we should realize that the Building Committee is the one with the most concrete suggestions, not only for […] Read more »
“Student Strong” Thank You
The school staff members and their students in our town are truly committed to our community. They have continued for the year to collect cans of food for the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry. The students play a large and very important part of our community in action. There have been several different events […] Read more »
Town House Renovation Questions
The renovation plan for the Town House calls for demolishing the entire annex located at the back of the structure and renovating only the original Elizabeth Taber building at the front. The professionally estimated construction cost has been reduced by 32% since the Finance Committee told us in April, 2016 that we must achieve major […] Read more »
Town Hall Building Committee
To the Editor: I am writing this letter in support of the Town Hall Building Committee. I applaud the work these professionals – an architect, an engineer, and a businessman – have done for the town over the past few years. After attending all their presentations, I realize that they have carefully reviewed all the […] Read more »
January’s Women’s Marches
To the Editor: Many Americans are worried about the direction our country is taking under the new administration. January’s Women’s Marches in Washington, Boston and around the country vividly demonstrated these worries and concerns, ranging from the potential loss of people’s health insurance coverage to threats to the environment. The energy flowing from these marches […] Read more »